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Inspiration challenge





Now that I am done with school for a while, I decided to jump back into the bloggers challenge group. I like having an 'assignment' each week. It helps to spur on my creative juices. This weeks challenge is an inspiration piece. We were to use the colors or feel of the picture to make our project. I used the Nautical expedition DSP from Stampin' Up! for my background and aged it with the distressed kit. The ship is stamped with Soft Suede and then I used the aqua painter and just a bit of marina mist ink to add dimension to the ship. It was a step outside of the box for me....just what I needed! Be sure to check out the other players this week or play along yourself!

Comments

Lisa Somerville said…
Glad to have you playing along with us again! Fab masculine card, love all the distressing!
Ida said…
Welcome back to the BC Challenge.
Great masculine card. Love the soft color you added to the ship and the distressing.
Welcome back and love your comment about having an assignment every week LOL!

Great creation, love the rustic look of the ship with the distressing.
JP Card Crazy said…
Great way to come back with a totally stunning card. Love the colors and the distressing!
Gorgeous card. Beautifully created, Beckie.
Shelly Schmidt said…
What a wonderfully done card for the inspiration- love the DSP you used- and the image is perfect!
BarbaraW said…
Wonderful take on the inspiration. The distressing is great.
Love the twine. Welcome back.
Lisa Bohler said…
So glad that you are playing again! Wonderful card! Love the manly look of it!
Welcome back Beckie! You've created such a fabulous masculine card here! The twine is such a great accent to your wonderful image! :D
Anonymous said…
Super, SUPER job on this--never would of thought to color in the sails from that wonderful stamp--forgot I have it!!!

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